i refuse to live in this fear
my own mind a cage, i was left there
rotting, sitting as i was my own prisoner
fears that they were right im nothing but a sinner
if only i had a key
if only i could see
past this foggy haze of a mind
and if i could fast forward to where my worst days are behind
i will strive, finding a purpose in this world
for i refuse to give up, my story is still untold
and i know its not just me, there is others
fathers, brothers, sisters and mothers
those who have given up to early
even i have tried, i almost succeeded nearly
for no one has not heard your loved ones cries
and knows where heart break lies
keep going do not give up, life has downs
but through it all you must stand your ground
for the mentally ill, for those whose tongues have been taken
who have been used, touched without permission given
stay strong, stand tall
show respect and love to all
Black, White, Hispanic, Asian
Jewish, Atheist, Muslim, and Christian
For we all are human we all bleed the same color
then we are the same and must stand up for one another